ESBD_File_347918_Addendum 1_802-24-40843R Garner State Park P2P Link.pdf

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

4200 Smith School Road

Austin, Texas 78744

ADDENDUM

Addendum Number: 01 Dated: January 11, 2024

Solicitation Number: 802-24-40843R

Solicitation Title: Garner SP P2P Link

Due Date/Deadline: January 26 2024, 2:00 PM CST

Purchaser: Shatoya Smith

PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM: DUE DATE EXTENSION AND CLARIFICATIONS

Except as provided herein, all Terms and Conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This Addendum may be attached to and form a part of the referenced solicitation document and any resulting awarded contract and may be considered in Vendor’s response.

DUE DATE EXTENSION

The due date is extended as follows:

FROM: January 12, 2024; 2:00pm CST

TO: January 26, 2024; 2:00pm CST

CLARIFICATION

16.2. Clarifications: TPWD will allow written requests for clarification of this Solicitation.

Questions may be emailed to the point-of-contact listed above. Questions should be submitted in the following format: a) Reference the Solicitations Number; b) Reference the Section number, Page number, Paragraph number, and passage being questioned; and c) Question.

The questions for solicitation 802-24-40843R are being clarified as follows:

Section: 1.4.1 Page: 2 Passage: Contractor to provide: 1.4.1.1 For the Restrooms, Group Hall, Visitor Center, Cowboy Theater, Law Enforcement Office, and Old Maintenance Shop: Ethernet lightning protector on all outdoor Ethernet cables, properly grounded Question: Are we required to furnish Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for the Restroom, Group Hall and Cowboy Theater?

Answer: No, Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide the UPS devices for this project.

Section: 1.4.2.4 Page: 2 Passage: 1.4.2.4 For the Cowboy Theater: Cambium ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio, Meraki MR86 Outdoor Access Point Question: Will there need to be an additional 120v outlet added to the Cowboy Theater or can one of the existing POE injectors be moved to the UPS installed during the project?

Answer: The POE injectors can be moved to the UPS for power.

Section: 1.4.2 Page: 2

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1.4.2.1 For the Restrooms: Cambium Networks ePMP 5 GHz MP 3000 MicroPOP, Meraki MR86 Outdoor Access Point

1.4.2.2 For the Group Hall: Cambium ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio, Meraki MR- 44 Indoor Access Point

1.4.2.3 For the Visitor Center: Cambium ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio

1.4.2.4 For the Cowboy Theater: Cambium ePMP 5 GHz Force 300-16 Radio, Meraki MR86 Outdoor Access Point

1.4.2.5 For the Law Enforcement Office: Meraki MR86 Outdoor Access Point

1.4.2.6 For the Old Maintenance Shop: Meraki MR86 Outdoor Access Point

1.4.2.7 For the Park HQ: Meraki MR86 Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point Question: Will the Cambium equipment supplied by TPWD include mounting brackets and POE injector.?

Answer: Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide the Cambium hardware, mounting brackets and POE injectors for this project.

Section: 1.4.1 Page: 2 Passage: 1.4.1 Contractor to provide:

1.4.1.1 For the Restrooms, Group Hall, Visitor Center, Cowboy Theater, Law Enforcement Office, and Old Maintenance Shop: Ethernet lightning protector on all outdoor Ethernet cables, properly grounded Question: Is ethernet lightening protection required at the radio as well as at the POE injector?

Answer: An ethernet lightning protector installation is preferred at the ingress/egress point to the building.

Section: 2.2.2.3 Page: 3 Passage: For Park HQ: May be able to use existing cabling and lightning protector to connect the outdoor Wi-Fi access point. Patch outdoor access point into switch Question: Park HQ switch does not have any open ports. Will TPWD replace the switch or add an additional switch?

Answer: TPWD will add a switch to handle additional capacity.

Section: 2. Scope of Work Page: 3 Passage:

Question: Regarding the new maintenance shop. During the site visit, we were told the access point and cable run potentially needed to be replaced but is not covered in the RFP. Do we need to account for the new maintenance shop area upgrades with our SOW submission?

Answer: Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide the AP for this project. The cabling run may need to be replaced and should be included in your SOW.

Question: Is it possible to obtain an extension on the due date of the quote?

Answer: Should TPWD need to extend the due date, an addendum shall be provided.

Question: Has visual line-of-sight been verified for the planned wireless network?

Answer: Line of site has been confirmed between buildings for this project.

Question: Is there a clear line of site or are there any obstructions or potential obstructions? – Answer: There is a clear line of sites between buildings.

Section: 2. Scope of Work Page: 3 Passage:

Question: The RFP equipment list only noted directional antennas for the Group Hall, Visitor's Center, and Cowboy Theater and no AP. Is the customer looking for equipment pricing for only what is called out in the RFP, or should (Vendors name removed) include equipment pricing for items that are not included in the RFP but will be needed to complete full scope?

Answer: Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide the AP for all three locations. The vendor is responsible for AP and antenna mounting, network and power cabling and antenna orientation for

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Section: 2. Scope of Work Page: 3 Passage:

Question: The RFP equipment list includes a small outdoor AP with an integrated omni-directional antenna as the P2MP AP for the restrooms as the "hub" of the mesh, this should be set up with external directional antennas. Is the customer looking for equipment pricing for only what is called out in the RFP, or should (Vendors name removed) include equipment pricing for items that are not included in the RFP but will be needed to complete full scope?

Answer: Texas Parks and Wildlife will supply the AP and the antennas hardware for this project. Mounting brackets, clamps or other accessories should be supplied by the vendor.

Section: 8 Page: 5 Passage: 8.1 The Contractor shall protect all trees and shrubs adjacent to construction site, and if Contractor finds that the Work will require removal of trees the Contractor shall obtain approval of Owner prior to removal. The Contractor shall be held liable for removal of trees without prior approval of Owner.

Question: What is the process for trimming trees, if necessary or would an alternative mounting solution be best course of action?

Answer: Tree trimming activities must be approved by the park manager before any grooming action can be taken. An alternate mounting position would be acceptable.

Question: Will power be supplied and accessible where installation is to occur?

Answer: Yes. A standard 110v power outlet is available where installation is to occur.

Bidders are to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum, by returning a signed copy with bid submission.

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